A Unified Spirit: Natalia Vela’s Journey to the 2025 CIF Commissioner’s Award
By Marvin Poquiz When you meet Natalia Vela, the first thing you notice is her bright smile. The second is how naturally she makes others ...
#SundaySpotlight: Fall Coach Honorees
LONG BEACH, Calif. -- At the conclusion of the fall sports season, Special Olympics Southern California honored the Coaches of the Season for Fall 2017. Earning the honor were Kayla ...
Ready to Plunge
LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Get ready to be freezin’ for a reason and show how brave you are while raising funds for Special Olympics. Participate in Special Olympics Southern California’s annual ...
Bocce Athlete, Mother Preps for Return at 2018 USA Games
By Christian Barel Special Olympics Southern California aims to create unity through sports, and that is what the organization has done for Jennifer Ali. Through Special Olympics she has gotten ...
Good Luck, Los Angeles Rams!
Tonight, for the first time since 1986, the Rams will host an NFL playoff game in Los Angeles. Good luck to the Rams, who will face the defending NFC champion ...
INSIDE SOSC: What to Expect in 2018
A new year brings new experiences, and 2018 will have a few in store for Special Olympics Southern California’s athletes and supporters. So here are a few events to put ...
Andrew Kramer: Beyond Sports
Andrew Kramer does not let an intellectual disability define him or limit his capabilities. When he’s not playing tennis for Special Olympics Tri-Valley, Andrew works at a tax office in ...
#Bestof2017: Little Voice
This last week of 2017, we have looked at some of the moments that define the movement here at Special Olympics Southern California. There were so many, but we are ...
Michael Roth: Magnetizing
By Christian Barel As a child, Michael Roth was known for his magnetizing persona. At the age of 11, during a family trip to the Grand Canyon, he easily made ...
Paul Lapre: Banner Year
Few have had as thrilling a 2017 calendar year than Special Olympics Southern California softball athlete Paul Lapre, whose highlights include throwing out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium and ...
Pushing Boundaries
Amanda Stegall was once hesitant about competing athletically – not because she wasn’t intrigued, but for safety reasons. Amanda, who has cerebral palsy, is appreciative of a selection of non-contact ...